Accident in the amusement park Caps: public prosecutor does not investigate further

Accident in the amusement park Caps: public prosecutor does not investigate further

The tragedy in the Klotten amusement park has re -lived up to the discussion about security standards on roller coasters. Two years ago there was a heartbreaking accident when a 57-year-old woman from St. Wendel fell out of her gondola while driving and was deadly. The investigations that were then initiated have now been hired by the public prosecutor, since one assumes an unpredictable accident that nobody can be liable for.

Investigations result in tragic misfortune

After examining the incident, the public prosecutor's office came to the conclusion that it was a fateful accident. In August 2021, the woman fell out of her roller coaster gondola and fell into a depth of eight meters. She had closed the safety bar of a self -employed person, which is a significant knowledge of the investigation. Despite the proper fuse, it was possible that it was thrown out of the track.

safety aspects under the magnifying glass

A crucial role in the investigation played an expert opinion from TÜV Rheinland. A specially commissioned expert made the accident and found that due to the high body weight of the woman, there may be a danger to security, regardless of whether the safety bar was firmly secured or not. Such cases are not predictable in the amusement park, which excludes the responsibility of the operator and the staff.

retrofitting in response to the accident

The roller coaster was temporarily shut down as a result of the tragic incident. The responsible district of Cochem-Zell, taking into account the report, ordered retrofitting in order to meet the current security standards. It was explained that the journey, which is about 550 meters long and 17.5 meters high, could be operated beforehand.

A look at the security requirements

After the thorough review, TÜV Rheinland recommended that to install an electronic retention system in the roller coaster gondolas. This edition was implemented in April last year and the roller coaster could be put back into operation after extensive security measures. Such measures are crucial to guarantee the safety of all guests and to strengthen the trust of visitors to the amusement park industry.

Overall, this incident shows how important it is that amusement parks are continuously working on their security measures. The accident in Klotten not only challenged a woman's life, but also left a lasting impression in the industry that has re -examined the discussion about security and responsibility.

- Nag